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A cosmopolitan kingdom
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 18/08/2022
» A ferry sailed through the confluence of two rivers that form the heart of Bang Kacha, the ancient capital of Ayutthaya (1351-1767). Its gigantic fort was once the first sight of friends and foes. Remains of foreign settlements overlook the bank of the river, a reminder of how cosmopolitan the city was.
Australia urges tourists not to cancel holidays
Published on 22/01/2020
» Australian tourism operators have one message for visitors — "we are a massive country and we are open for business."
Putting Shakespeare on the holiday map
Christopher Lombardi, Special publications, Published on 02/06/2017
» Widely considered to be the greatest writer of the English language, William Shakespeare was born in 1564 in <b>Stratford-upon-Avon</b>, about 164 km. from London. Many of the buildings where his life played out are found here.
Up close and personal
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 04/08/2016
» Locals seemed to be happy to see tourists. They smiled and greeted us. Some even stopped by for a small conversation. They wanted to know why we travelled to Pattani, one of the deep-south provinces that have been in the red-alert zone for more than a decade.
China's impact on Thailand
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 20/08/2015
» The total number of Chinese tourists to Thailand during the seven months of this year has surpassed the total of Chinese arrivals in 2014.
Kandy crush
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 11/12/2014
» Large billboards and posters of Sri Lanka's President Mahinda Rajapaksa can be seen everywhere in Colombo, the capital of the country, Kandy, the second largest city, and along various streets and towns.
Hagupit now a tropical depression (Updated Tuesday)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 08/12/2014
» Hagupit has weakened further and is now classified as a tropical depression at it leaves the Philippines. The death toll has risen to 27, but that has to be considered a victory for authorities after thousands were killed last year by Super Typhoon Haiyan.
Hired killer apologizes, regrets killing parents
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/04/2014
» Hired killer learns was hired to kill parents, feels sorry. Was promised car, gold necklaces & Buddha amulets for the killing.
Savouring a sylvan past
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 22/08/2013
» In the late 1760s, when King Taksin was busy establishing his new capital in Thon Buri following the sacking of Ayutthaya, this was a sparsely populated frontier area. Those were unsettled times and the residents of this rural outpost probably lived in constant fear of attack by enemy troops.
Holidays from hell
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 30/07/2013
» When violent, unforeseen events turn your dream vacation into a nightmare, who can you turn to for help and who is ultimately at fault?